E295. Leverage Your Strengths, Stop Focusing on Weaknesses
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In this episode of PivotMe, April challenges the common belief that success comes from fixing weaknesses. Instead, she reveals why focusing on strengths is the real game-changer. We’ve all been told to be “well-rounded,” but that mindset keeps many of us stuck. April breaks down how to identify, believe in, and fully leverage our strengths to create real momentum in life and business. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why strengths matter more than weaknesses. ✅ How to identify and own your unique abilities. ✅ How to leverage them for massive impact. 💡 Key Takeaways...
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E294. Historical Wisdom for Modern Leaders: Historian Sean Stewart's Approach to Success
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Welcome to another episode of Pivot Me! Today, we’re joined by Sean, a historian who weaves ancient stories into practical lessons for modern business and leadership. Sean shares how he transitioned from being a traditional historian to helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges using timeless principles. We discuss: The powerful story of Agamemnon and how it applies to goal setting and sacrifice. Why small sacrifices often become institutionalized—and how to avoid them. The importance of defining boundaries in business and life. How ancient myths and artifacts can provide insights into...
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E293. How Are Your Positioned for Success?
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This week on PivotMe, April dives into a critical but often overlooked aspect of success: positioning. Success isn’t just about crossing the finish line—it’s about putting yourself in the right environment, building habits, and stacking the deck in your favor. With humor, personal anecdotes, and actionable tips, April explores how small, intentional choices prepare you for big opportunities. Key Takeaways: Preparation Meets Opportunity: Luck isn’t random; it’s what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Are you setting yourself up for those moments? Positioning matters in...
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E292. Don't Judge Younger You and Energy Work
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In this episode of PivotMe, April takes listeners on a transformative journey through her recent experience with energy and shadow work. From a profound realization about self-judgment to actionable strategies for overcoming it, this episode is packed with relatable insights and powerful takeaways. If you’ve ever been hard on your past self for not knowing what you know now, this episode will resonate deeply and leave you with tools to shift your mindset. Key Takeaways: The Trap of Judging Younger You: The person you are now is judging the person you were, forgetting that they hadn’t...
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E291. Atta Boy Immediate Confidence
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In this episode of PivotMe, April dives into the concept of the "Atta Boy Folder," a simple yet powerful tool designed to build confidence and enhance performance in sales—and beyond. Drawing from years of experience training sales teams, April explains how capturing moments of success can create momentum, foster motivation, and ultimately drive better results. Whether you’re leading a team or managing your own goals, this episode provides actionable insights you won’t want to miss. Key Takeaways: The Best Time to Make a Sale: The best time to make a sale is immediately after closing...
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E290. 10 Questions to Ask for New Years
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As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and prepare for what’s ahead. In this episode of the PivotMe Podcast, April provides listeners with 10 transformative questions designed to help you process the lessons of 2024 and set a clear, intentional path for 2025. These questions go beyond traditional goal-setting—they’re a blueprint for self-awareness, growth, and purposeful action. Whether you’ve had an amazing year, a challenging one, or a mix of both, these questions are your ticket to making 2025 extraordinary. Key Takeaways: Celebrate Wins: ...
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E289. 4 Rocks for Your 2025 Goal Setting
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In this episode of PivotMe, April breaks down the transformative process of setting and crushing your "rocks"—the big, important goals that define your year. Through real-life examples and actionable strategies, she shares how to make your goals visible, track your progress effectively, and align with behaviors you can control. Don’t wait until New Year’s Eve—start now and set yourself up for extraordinary success. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What are Rocks? Your top four priorities for the year—the big, non-negotiable goals that go into your jar first. 3 Key...
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E288. ADHD Body Double Your Task Faster
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Are you avoiding tasks you know you need to do? Whether it’s filing taxes or cleaning your garage, sometimes the hardest part is just starting. In this episode of PivotMe, April dives into a powerful productivity hack called body doubling—a game-changer for people with ADHD and anyone struggling with procrastination. Discover how having someone nearby can help you tackle those frogs faster and why admitting you need support is a strength, not a weakness. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What are frogs? Frogs are the tasks we need to do but dread tackling—often uncomfortable,...
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E287. Get Clients First: The Only Thing Your Business Needs to Thrive
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In this episode of PivotMe, April shares a powerful conversation with Tisha, a business owner caught in the whirlwind of “getting everything perfect” before officially launching. April dismantles the common trap of prioritizing logos, websites, and speeches over the one thing that matters most: serving clients. If you’re a business owner who feels stuck in endless preparation, this episode will help you refocus on what truly drives success—delivering value and asking for the business. Key Points: The “Perfect Setup” Trap: Tisha’s story illustrates how entrepreneurs can get...
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E286. Thank Yourself like Snoop Dogg
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In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode of PivotMe, April shares a fresh perspective on gratitude by turning the lens inward. As we gather to celebrate the people and blessings in our lives, April challenges listeners to pause and thank themselves for the courage, persistence, and growth they’ve achieved this year. Whether you’re sipping coffee, eggnog, or a good scotch, this episode is your chance to reflect, recharge, and recognize the badass within you. Key Points: Gratitude for Yourself: Why it’s essential to thank yourself for showing up, even when it was hard. Reflecting on...
info_outlineIn today’s episode, April delves into a powerful concept from Jim Collins' book Built to Last—The Genius of the AND, Not the Tyranny of the OR. This mindset encourages us to reject limiting beliefs that force us to choose between two seemingly conflicting options. Instead, we are challenged to find ways to integrate both. Whether it's balancing work and family, professional growth and personal health, or pursuing success without compromising values, this episode is all about finding harmony between priorities.
Key Points:
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The Genius of the AND Explained:
April introduces the idea of embracing the AND, allowing both choices to coexist. She refers to Jim Collins' quote: "Builders of greatness reject the tyranny of the OR and embrace the genius of the AND." April explains how this principle applies not only to business but to our personal lives, too. -
Examples of the Tyranny of the OR:
April shares examples where people feel trapped in making exclusive decisions:- I can scale my business OR be a present parent.
- I can work out daily OR drop my kids off at school.
- I can grow professionally OR have free time.
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Personal Story of Breaking the OR Mentality:
April recounts her own experience of being stuck in the mindset that she could either scale her business or be a present parent. She describes how she shifted her thinking to embrace the AND, finding ways to do both. -
Client Story – Kyle's Struggle:
April shares a story of her client Kyle, a business owner who believed he couldn't scale his business and be a good father at the same time. This belief stemmed from past trauma when working a corporate job, where he constantly felt like he was failing both as an employee and as a parent. By helping Kyle identify the fear behind his resistance to scaling, April was able to show him how it’s possible to grow his business and still be present for his son. -
Asking the Right Questions:
April emphasizes the importance of asking yourself: "What would need to be true for me to do both?" This question helps to dismantle the OR mentality and opens up possibilities for integrating both goals. -
Reclaiming Power by Living in the AND:
By choosing to live in the AND, we take control of our lives and stop running from our fears. We can design our lives in ways that allow us to have both, whether it’s business success AND family time, health AND career growth, or any other combination that feels impossible.
April wraps up the episode by challenging listeners to identify where they are stuck in the tyranny of the OR and to start asking the hard question: "What would need to be true for me to have BOTH?" Living in the AND isn’t just a business principle—it’s a life principle. By adopting this mindset, we reclaim our power and design lives that are aligned with our biggest dreams and goals.
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